RCMP nab two Shelburne Co. men in high-speed road race

Two young Shelburne County men are facing charges and fines of $2,418.95 after they were caught racing on Highway 103 on Sunday night.

RCMP say a 19-year-old and a 26-year-old from Sandy Point were racing at speeds of more than 150 kilometres per hour when they were spotted by a police officer at about 9:30 p.m.

The officer stopped the 26-year-old, took his licence and insurance documents, and instructed him to stay put. The officer then stopped the 19-year-old and called for backup to deal with the first driver. But when the second officer arrived at the spot where the 26-year-old had been told to remain, the driver was gone.

The 26-year-old later turned himself in to police, but not before hiding his car.

Both men are charged with stunting, will be fined $2,418.95 and had their licence suspended for seven days. The 26-year-old will also be charged with failing to obey a police officer. The 19-year-old had his vehicle impounded and the 26-year-old’s vehicle will be impounded once police locate it.